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The CGAI Podcast Network
by The Canadian Global Affairs Institute
The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Join us each week to explore the energy, defense, and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. Listen now to CGAI podcasts “The Global Exchange”, “Defence Deconstructed”, and “Energy Security Cubed”, and partner podcasts “Battle Rhythm" and “Conseils de sécurité”. Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
Episodes
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Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with General Wayne Eyre about his new book titled "Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey". // Guest bios: General Wayne Eyre is a retired Canadian Forces officer who served as the chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) from 2021 to 2024.…
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Inside NATO's Readiness
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Admiral Pierre Vandier to discuss the alliance of preparing for the future of conflict and driving transformation and NATO's military capabilities // Guest bios: - Admiral Pierre Dominique André Vandier is a Navy officer who…
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A How-to on Building Canada Strong
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan speak with Heather Exner-Pirot about bill C-39 Building Canada Strong Act and what it means for Canada to start considering energy projects as in the national interest. // Guest: - Heather Exner-Pirot is a Senior Fellow and Director...
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Statecraft in a Divided World: What Canada Must Do Next
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Watling to discuss his book "Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World", exploring how Canada and other Western powers can adapt to intensifying great-power competition by strengthening military capabilities,...
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Strengthening Relationships with the Indo-Pacific
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay to discuss his new role in the Indo-Pacific and what that means for Canada. Guest bios: - Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay, Canada's Senior Military Representative to the Indo-Pacific (SMR-IP).…
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How Will We Fill these Pipelines?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan and Kelly Ogle speak with Dennis McConaghy about the remaining uncertainty surrounding the West Coast pipeline and how to think of the economic and strategic benefits of energy infrastructure in Canada. // Guest: - Dennis McConaghy…
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Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Changing World
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Bob Rae to discuss how Canada can protect its sovereignty and independence amid growing US pressure and global instability. They explore ways to strengthen Canada’s economy, democracy, and international partnerships. // Guest...
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Partnerships for Maritime Security
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval‑Lantoine moderates a panel from our conference North Pacific Defence Cooperation. The discussion brings together Clare Helene McKendry, Joffre Leblanc, and Cpt (N) Robert Watt to examine partnerships for maritime security. //...
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A Pipeline in the National Interest
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy news and updates, particularly the recent announcement of the West Coast Oil Pipeline and what that means for Canada. // Guest: - Kelly...
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Lumber at the Border: Who Pays the Price?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Eric Miller and Seth Kursman to examine one of the longest-running disputes in Canada–U.S. trade: lumber. // Guest bios: -Seth Kursman is Domtar’s Chief Global Public Affairs and Communications Officer. -Eric Miller is a Fellow...
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Forging Tomorrow’s Military
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his recent book titled: "Forging Tomorrow’s Military". // Guest bios: - Dr. Alexander Salt is a Senior Researcher and Managing Editor at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. * "Forging Tomorrow’s...
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Canada–U.S. Energy Trade: What’s at Stake in the Midterms?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Eric Miller about the mood in the US around Canada-US Energy ties in light of the recent economic and political updates. // Guest: - Eric Miller Founder and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group and a senior advior…
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Is Anti-Americanism on the Rise? A History of Canada-U.S. Relations
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Granatstein, Kim Nossal and Stephen Azzi to discuss the rise of anti-Americanism in Canada, what it reveals about the evolving Canada-U.S. relationship, and whether today’s tensions are another cyclical downturn or a more...
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North Pacific Security: Building a Trilateral Future
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Clare McKendry to discuss why the North Pacific matters to Canadian security and how deeper maritime cooperation with Japan and South Korea could strengthen surveillance, information sharing and response to emerging regional...
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The Argument for Canada over Venezuela
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Ben Cahill about the new US government's oil deal with Venezuela and considerations for the Canada-US energy relationships in light of these updates. // Guest: - Ben Cahill is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic...
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Can the Global Development System Be Rebuilt?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson speaks with Pamela Coke-Hamilton about the changing global development landscape, the future of trade and aid, and how middle powers can respond to a more fragmented international order. They discuss strategic reglobalization, regional...
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Trust in Action: Lessons from RIMPAC 2026
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Brigadier-General J.S. Davis to discuss his experience commanding the air component of RIMPAC 2026. They explore how multinational exercises build trust, relationships, and interoperability among allies and partners....
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Canada’s Nuclear Export Moment
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Michelle Leslie about how Canada's nuclear strategy can be leveraged for export. // Guest: - Michelle Leslie is an energy advisor and policy strategist working at the intersection of government global capital market.…
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Beyond Trade: The Future of Canada–U.S. Relations
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gary Doer and David Jacobson to discuss the current state and future of Canada–U.S. relations, including trade, border security, diplomacy, North American economic integration, and the changing nature of the U.S.–Canada...
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Is Canada Ready to Complete?
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Michael Cabral to discuss his recent publication titled "Canada and Strategic Competition in the Electromagnetic Environment". // Guest bios: - Michael Cabral is a fellow at the Canadian Maritime Security Network and a fellow at...
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Leveraging Energy Data for Decision-Making
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Siân Pascoe about the role of data in understanding what's happening in Canadian energy and the broader economy. // For more information on the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Data Hub - visit Canadian...
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Negotiating with Trump: Lessons from CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Brian Clow to discuss the lessons from Canada's original CUSMA negotiations with the Trump administration and what they mean for Canada's approach to the agreement today. // Guest bios: - Brian Clow served as Prime Minister...
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Canada’s Defence Space Future
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with BGen Christopher Horner and BGen (Ret’d) Mike Adamson to discuss the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project and other development in the Canadian space. // Guest bios: - Brigadier-General Christopher Horne is the Commander of…
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Energy Leverage for Trade: Not So Simple
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy news and updates. // Guest: - Kelly Ogle is Chairman of Era and Board Member at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading...
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Rebuilding Global Cooperation: Seven Priorities for the Future
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Joseph Ingram and Augusto Lopez-Carlos to discuss their latest work titled "Seven Policy Priorities for Cooperative Global Leadership.” // Guest bios: - Joseph Ingram served as the World Bank's Special Representative to the...
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Canada and the North Pacific: Cooperation and Strategy
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his most recent work titled "Strengthening Canada–Japan–South Korea Cooperation on Integrated Air and Missile Defence". // Guest bios: - Alexander Salt is a Fellow, Senior Researcher, and Managing...
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Understanding the Bet on the West Coast Pipeline
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Bryan Gould about the business case for the proposed west coast pipeline and the importance of balancing strategic priorities and fiscal responsibility. * Bryan Gould: "A veiled bet: The West Coast Pipeline and the Case...
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After the Deal Fell Apart: What's Next for Canada-US Trade?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Laura Dawson, Eric Miller, and Chris Sands to discuss the breakdown of the Canada-US trade negotiations, and what it means for CUSMA, and the future of North American economic relations. // Guest bios: - Laura Dawson is…
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Retrospective on Canadian Civil-Military Relations
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Peter Kasurak to discuss his most recent work "The Unequal Dialogue: Canadian Civil-Military Relations, 1950-2025". // Guest bios: - Peter Kasurak is an independent researcher focused on military history and defence...
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Canada's Nuclear Strategy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Jacquie Hoornweg about Canada's nuclear energy strategy and its role in advancing the country’s global ambitions. For more on Canada's Nuclear Energy Strategy, visit...
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Middle Power Leadership: From Opportunity to Action
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Lawrence Herman, Martha Hall Findlay, and Thomas D’Aquiino to discuss their most recent work "Middle Power Leadership: Seizing the Business Opportunity". // Guest bios: - Lawrence Herman is an international trade lawyer and...
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The Snow Dragons in the Arctic: Science, Strategy or Security
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Rob Huebert and Dr. Adam Lajeunesse to discuss Canada’s decision to shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic and what it means for Canadian and broader Arctic security. // Guest bios: - Dr. Rob Huebert is a fellow at the...
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The Breaking Point for International Maritime Energy?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Matt Smith about the current global energy market status and updates. --- Guest: - Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Research at the global trade and data intelligence firm Kpler. --- Reading recommendation: - "The...
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Inflection Point
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Thomas Wright to discuss his book "Inflection Point: Biden, Trump, and the Future World Order". // Guest bios: - Thomas Wright is a leading geopolitics analyst, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, nonresident fellow at...
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Canada’s New Marketplace for Drone Innovation
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his latest publication titled "Canada’s New Marketplace for Drone Innovation" . // Guest bios: - Dr. Alexander Salt, Senior Researcher and Managing Editor at the Canadian Global Affairs...
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Future of Energy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy news and updates --- Guest: - Kelly Ogle is Chairman of Era and Board Member at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute --- Reading...
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Yamanouchi Farewell
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi to discuss his great journey being a Japan's ambassador to Canada. // Guest bios: - Kanji Yamanouchi is Japan's ambassador to Canada. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior...
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Rim of the Pacific Exercise Visit
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Chris Kilford and Charlotte Duval-Lantoine to discuss their recent visit to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise. // Guest bios: - Dr. Chris Kilford is the president of the Canadian International Council, Victoria Branch. -...
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Shipping Amid Missiles in the Strait of Hormuz
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Michelle Wiese Bockmann about the extreme situation for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the renewed Houthi threat, and the continued operation of the shadow fleet in 2026. --- Guest: - Michelle Wiese Bockmann is Senior...
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America Didn't Vote for This
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ira Shapiro and David Weiss to discuss their book "Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This". // Guest bios: - Ira Shapiro is a former U.S. trade official. He served as general counsel in the Office of the United States Trade...
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Partnering For Sucess
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Joanne Lostracco, Sylvian Menard, and Olena Kryzhanivska to offer insights on into implementing Canada's Defence Industrial...
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Canada's Energy Strategy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Jamie Tronnes about Canada's energy strategy in relations to CUSMA renegotiations. --- Guest: - Jamie Tronnes is an executive director of the Center for North American Prosperity and Security. --- Reading recommendation…
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Canada's Strategy for CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Drew Fagan and Perrin Beatty to discuss the renegotiations of Canada's strategy for CUSMA. // Guest bios: - Perrin Beatty is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. - Drew Fagan is a Professor at the Munk School of…
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Implementing a New Innovation Agenda
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. Alexander Salt moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Ian Smith, Laurent Carbonneau, Dr. Kate Kaminska and Dr. Shannon Quinn to provide insights on...
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Deconstructing New Energy Announcements
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Heather Exner-Pirot about the recent energy announcement and the role of critical minerals in the Canadian economy. --- Guest: - Heather Exner-Pirot is a Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and...
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CUSMA: The Next Chapter
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Robert Zoellick and Derek Burney to discuss the renegotiations of the US-Canada trade relations. // Guest bios: - Robert B. Zoellick is an American lawyer and former World Bank Group president from 2007 to 2012. - Derek Burney…
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Industry Recommendations for DIS Implementation
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, BGen (ret’d) Chris Ayotte moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Victoria Belbin, Eliot Pence, Philip Baldwin, and Marc Watters offering insights on defence...
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The Future of US-Mexico Trade Relations
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Solange Marquez about current status of USMCA, particularly the trade relationship and negotiations between the US and Mexico. --- Guest: - Solange Márquez is a CGAI Fellow and a professor at the Law School of the…
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North America at a Crossroads
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gordon Griffin and John Manley to discuss the future of North American idea as Canada, the United States and Mexico enter a new phase of CUSMA discussions. // Guest bios: - Gordon Griffin is a former United States Ambassador to...
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Driving Implementation at Defence and the DIA
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval‑Lantoine moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Marc Rodgers, MGen Richard Schmidt, Vincent Robitaille, and Dr. Craig Stone to examine how the...
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The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Join us each week to explore the energy, defense, and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. Listen now to CGAI podcasts “The Global Exchange”, “Defence Deconstructed”, and “Energy Security Cubed”, and partner podcasts “Battle Rhythm" and “Conseils de sécurité”. Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
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